Matka Pro

17/01/2019

11/01/2019

MatkaPro begins next week, so here is a handful of useful links for you!

Matka exhibitors: https://bit.ly/2TLwApL

MatkaPro program: https://bit.ly/2TCW7Bo (ps. title of the program indicates the language used during the lecture)

Matkatieto-seminars for trade visitors: https://bit.ly/2RHWGwm

General info: https://bit.ly/2smqwYZ

10/01/2019

05/01/2019

Have you registered as a Matka trade visitor yet? If not, you can do so here: https://matkapro.messukeskus.com/?lang=en

Our solutions, services and platforms for travel trade professionals and b2b exhibitors. Develop, grow business and network – Sign up now!

04/01/2019

Matka is almost here, so we would like to offer you some tips on how to do business with us Finns!

Read the articles and avoid common mistakes, understand the nature of Finnish customer and make the most out of your exhibition participation.

20/12/2018

Matka and Christmas is getting closer, so here's a little something to read meanwhile.

Whole Matka-team wishes everyone a peaceful Christmas! See you in January!

ps. If you haven't registered yet as a trade visitor, you can do so here: https://matkapro.messukeskus.com/?lang=en

What are the five main mistakes you can do when marketing your travel company to Finnish people? And what to do instead? Read our tips and succeed!

31/01/2018

So, MATKA Nordic Travel Fair is over, and what a blast we had!

The work is not yet done, because following up after a trade show is as important as preparing for it! Read our 4 following up tips from the blog.

So, MATKA Nordic Travel Fair is over, and what a blast we had! The biggest travel fair in Northern Europe gathered a massive turn up once again.

19/01/2018

Were you with us yesterday? If not, maybe you should next time :)

18/01/2018

Tourism professionals and bloggers – Thanks for an inspirational and productive day at . Good news: The whole weekend for visitors and professionals to come!

Professional program for Friday:
http://matka.messukeskus.com/matka-pro/program/?lang=en

Opening hours:

Friday 19 Jan 10:00–20:00
Saturday 20 Jan 10:00–18:00
Sunday 21 Jan 10:00–18:00

See you at Messukeskus!

18/01/2018

Seize this brilliant possibility to ask more about Messukeskus’ services for meetings, events and congresses. Meet us on Thursday 18 January. We’ll be available from 10 am to 4 pm at meeting room 202.

Read more about us in advance http://messukeskus.com/organise-an-event/?lang=en

18/01/2018

MATKA 2018 Trade day is on! Welcome trade visitors!

16/01/2018

MATKA 2018 is starting this week! Get to know the professional program from the link down below. 👇

Sophie Radcliffe shares her journey from meeting room to mountain top, from ordinary to extraordinary. Blazing a trail in adventure sport, influencer marketing and creating a platform for global change, Sophie shares the highs and lows that have shaped her journey, practical tips on building a perso...

11/01/2018

MATKA Nordic Travel Fair is right around the corner! We gathered some tips for the ones preparing for the biggest travel event in Northern Europe. Check them out down below! 🌍👇

MATKA Nordic Travel Fair is right around the corner! We gathered some tips for the ones preparing for the biggest travel event in Northern Europe.

07/01/2018

Wow! Congratulations Helsinki Airport – Annual passenger numbers more than three times population of Finland.

Home Airlines Helsinki Airport breaks new record AirlinesNewsHelsinki Airport breaks new record Dec 22, 2017 0 SHARE Facebook Twitter FinaviaAnnual passenger numbers more than three times population of Finland Helsinki Airport has reached a significant milestone before the end of the year. It reveal...

27/12/2017

Finns are eager to continue travelling around Europe, according to a study released in the run-up to the Matka Nordic Travel Fair.

Home News 20% rise in Finnish travel to southern Europe NewsTourism20% rise in Finnish travel to southern Europe Dec 14, 2017 0 SHARE Facebook Twitter Matka Nordic Travel FairResearch released as Matka Nordic Travel Fair draws closer Finns are eager to continue travelling around Europe, according to...

20/12/2017

Introducing MATKA 2018 Theme areas: Pink Island 🌺

Pink Island is a theme area providing the best platform to bring together LGBT consumers and service providers. Last year we received excellent feedback from last year’s implementation and we plan to continue that way. 🌈 Click to find out more!

Reach the LGBT interest groups, travel and service providers at Northern Europe's largest travel industry event!

15/12/2017

International visitors – we have good news! ✈️ 🇫🇮

Finnair is proud to offer special fares for the attendees and their companions travelling to MATKA Nordic Travel Fair 2018.
Read more: https://www.finnair.com/matka2018

Finnair is proud to offer a small discount for the attendees of Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2018 in Helsinki.

04/12/2017

Did you know that 3.8 h was the average time spent at MATKA 2017 or that 48% were keen to see more about active holidays during the next fair?

Check out some more interesting stats about the visitors from last year. 👇

Matka Nordic Travel Fair and beautiful and bright January is getting inevitably closer. January means also that is time for MATKA 2018.

28/11/2017

Suomi Finland 100: Niagara Falls, Globe Arena and the Colosseum, to name a few, will shine blue and white light to celebrate Finland's centenary!

17/11/2017

Thanks for the feedback, Maarit Pitkänen, Visit Finland. ❄️

07/11/2017

More than 1,000 exhibitors from over 80 countries. Over 70,000 participants. The whole industry under one roof.

25/10/2017

Even though the Nordic countries are small as individuals, they are significant when it comes to purchasing power – read our newest blog about Nordic consumer behaviour down below. 👇

The biggest travel trade fair held in Northern Europe, MATKA Travel Fair 2018, will once again gather over 50 000 consumers and 20 000 travel professionals

19/10/2017

"Helsinki Airport appears to have finally secured the title of Best Airport in Europe! The terminal is developing a reputation for being particularly calm, clean, and efficient."

The Top 10 Best Airports in Europe as voted by travellers at SleepingInAirports.com

13/10/2017

Matkailun edistäjien tavoitteena on tehdä Suomesta Pohjoismaiden päämatkailukohde vuoteen 2020 mennessä. Tässä onnistuminen vaatii yhteistyötä: "Kun turismiyritykset tekevät yhteistyötä, ulkomaalaiset löytävät ne helpommin."

Islannilla on geysirit, tulivuoret, jäätiköt, vesiputoukset ja jalkapallo. Suomella on järvet, tunturit, metsät, saaristo ja puhdas ruoka – m***a miten lisätä matkailua niiden avulla?

06/10/2017

The day before MATKA Nordic Travel Fair opens to the travel trade professionals, you have an outstanding opportunity to meet face to face with buyers from Finland and Northern Europe. 🌍 Interested in participating? Click here: http://matka.messukeskus.com/exhibit/workshop-day/?lang=en

25/09/2017

This is what we mean by Finnish punctuality. According to our studies, astonishing 90% of the visitors last year were satisfied by MATKA Travel Fair. Ready to become one of them? ❄

19/09/2017

Why attend to the professional program at this year's biggest travel trade fair in Northern Europe, MATKA Travel Fair 2018?

Click to find out 7 good reasons why - ready, steagy, go! ⛵

At Messukeskus, we gathered key reasons to attend this year’s biggest travel fair held in Northern Europe – MATKA Travel Fair 2018 that is.

14/09/2017

For those looking to save money in participation costs: Please note that Matka Workshop Day 2018 Early Bird prices are valid only until 16 September! Read more: http://matka.messukeskus.com/exhibit/workshop-day/?lang=en

The day before MATKA Nordic Travel Fair opens to the travel trade professionals, you have an outstanding opportunity to meet face to face with buyers from Finland and Northern Europe.

14/09/2017

Our Nordic work ethic, reliability, punctuality and language skills ensure that your visit to MATKA will be a success. Click and find out more what are the Finns like 🇫🇮

In certain ways, Finns are a pretty peculiar people and we secretly enjoy conveying that image of ourselves, even if it weren’t always true.

05/09/2017

Did you know that last year Matka Travel Fair had 941 exhibitors from over 86 nationalities? 🌍 What does Matka and Finland offer to these exhibitors around the world? Find out more from here: https://goo.gl/UjhY4p

30/08/2017

What can Matka Nordic Travel Fair and Finland offer to international exhibitors and travel industry professionals?

Various things, we can tell. Find out more from our blog 🌍

What is this Matka you are talking about? you may ask. Organized annually in January at Messukeskus Helsinki in Finland, the Matka Nordic Travel Fair is

21/06/2017

The day when Finland is marketed to the world!

Read the whole story here >> http://bit.ly/2sTgKjy

23/02/2017

Messukeskus, home of Matka and a multitude of other great events, has been chosen to the Evento 2017 Awards finals, to compete for the title of Best large Venue in Finland.

Those fluent in Finnish, can help us win by commenting here: http://eventoawards.fi/finalistit/